Sr. Product Manager, Molecular Diagnostics

Job Description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

This position is remote, but must be willing to being in office in Marks, MD 3 days a week or willing to relocate to the area

Key Responsibilities

Leads platform and software product portfolio planning and requirements definition, establishing clear direction on intended use claims, workflows, value propositions, and success metrics to support timely decisions. • Leads product development, launch, and lifecycle management, partnering with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations while evaluating products, extensions, and partnerships through value, evidence needs, regulatory pathways, and market access considerations to ensure compliance and differentiation. • Translates evolving clinical practices and guidelines into clear roadmap priorities and portfolio decisions, acting as a strategic thought partner with Medical and Regulatory Affairs. • Leads launch and market activation, ensuring coordination, supply readiness, and clinical and scientific messaging and guiding development of sales enablement tools, ensuring accurate, and compelling product positioning. • Champions customer and market insights, integrating clinician input, laboratory feedback, KOL engagement, and market intelligence to guide portfolio direction and market impact. • Serves as the primary product interface across global functions and regions, balancing global alignment with local clinical practice and regulatory needs. • Leads all aspects of portfolio performance and optimization, utilization, and feedback to identify risks and improvement opportunities. • Provides financial and pricing oversight, including revenue growth, margin improvement, pricing execution, and investment efficiency through evidence-based value strategies. • Leads forecasting and supply planning, conducting business reviews to ensure supply continuity, performance optimization, and strategic alignment.

Education and Experience • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, Software or equivalent experience is required. Advanced degree and/or MBA with equivalent experience also preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of product management experience within IVD, medical devices, or life sciences. • Experience in the development and commercialization of life science, diagnostic products or medical devices. Broad technical experience consistent with the molecular diagnostic market. • Proven track record to lead cross-functional teams. • A strong record-building alignment in cross-functional teams and navigating within a matrix organization to achieve goals

Skills • Proven experience in performing and interpreting financial analysis linked to the product portfolio and converting customer insights into actionable strategies. • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills and be comfortable presenting across various levels of collaborators • Results and proactive solutions drive the ability to think critically to overcome potential business hurdles to complete tasks

Travel • Willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international

Primary Work Location USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

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Salary Range Information $134,100.00 - $214,500.00 USD Annual